Siheyuan: Start with a Truck Driver

Chapter 1085 The Helpless Third Uncle

She went on, "Jiefang is an honest child. He has suffered a lot of grievances in this family over the years. He wants to leave now, but he has no choice but to do so. I support him to leave and find his own life." Jia Zhang's words echoed in the yard, causing some residents to whisper.

Some people nodded in agreement, thinking that what Jia Zhang said made sense; others looked hesitant, thinking that things might not be that simple.

Yan Jiefang and Xiao Dang looked at Jia Zhang speaking for them, their hearts filled with gratitude.

The third uncle was so angry that his face turned red. He wanted to refute but didn't know where to start.

In the tense atmosphere, the third uncle anxiously winked at Yi Zhonghai. Yi Zhonghai frowned slightly, and although he was somewhat reluctant, he had to bite the bullet and stand up when he thought of the agreement with the third uncle.

Yi Zhonghai coughed lightly and said seriously, "Director Wang, neighbors. I think Yan Jiefang is unfilial if he leaves home. Parents have worked hard to raise their children, and no matter what problems they encounter, they should not run away from home easily. This is the basic morality of being a human being. Although the third uncle may not have handled some things properly, Yan Jiefang should not use such an extreme method to solve the problem."

Yi Zhonghai swept his eyes over the crowd and continued, "Moreover, if Yan Jiefang leaves like this, it will have a bad influence on Siheyuan. If everyone follows his example in the future, then the stability of the family and the harmony of Siheyuan will be destroyed, right? So, I think Yan Jiefang should not leave home." After saying that, Yi Zhonghai slowly sat down.

Director Wang looked at everyone's different opinions and felt that this matter was indeed very difficult to handle.

His brows were furrowed, and his eyes showed deep worry. The atmosphere in the courtyard was tense and depressing, as if a storm was about to come.

Director Wang sighed slightly, thinking secretly in his heart how to properly solve this difficult problem.

He knew very well that if family disputes were not handled properly, they would likely lead to greater conflicts and affect the harmony and stability of the entire courtyard.

Just as he was lost in thought, Xu Damao suddenly stood up.

Xu Damao's tall and thin figure seemed particularly abrupt under the gaze of everyone.

There was a hint of pride on his face, as if he had come up with a brilliant idea and was eager to show it to everyone. He cleared his throat, deliberately raised his voice, and said loudly: "Director Wang, neighbors, I have an idea.

We have a back house in our compound, so why not let Yan Jiefang and Xiaodang live in it?

In this way, it is neither considered as moving away from the third uncle's house nor as becoming a live-in son-in-law of the Jia Zhang family.

Yan Jiefang can have an independent space without completely breaking off relations with the Third Uncle.

What do you think? "

Xu Damao's words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly causing thousands of waves.

After hearing what he said, everyone started to discuss among themselves. Some people thought this was a good idea and could temporarily ease the conflict.

An elderly resident nodded and said, “Well, Xu Damao’s idea does make sense.

Yan Jiefang and the third uncle are now at such a standoff that it is definitely not possible for them to live together.

The back house can just give them a buffer space."

Another resident echoed: "Yes, this will not only give Yan Jiefang a place to live, but also prevent further escalation of family conflicts."

  However, some people are worried that this will cause new problems. A young resident frowned and said, "This back house has been empty, and I don't know what the situation is inside. Will Yan Jiefang and Xiaodang have any inconvenience if they move in?

Moreover, can this really solve the fundamental problem? What if they have conflicts again in the future? "

The resident next door also said worriedly: "Yes, this is just a stopgap measure and cannot fundamentally solve their family problems."

Yan Jiefang and Xiaodang looked at each other, feeling a little hesitant.

They wanted to have an independent space and get rid of the constraints of the third uncle, but they were also worried that they would face more difficulties after living in the back house. Yan Jiefang bit his lip and fell into deep thought.

He thought of the grievances he had suffered in his third uncle's house over the years, and his heart was filled with helplessness and pain.

But he also knew that he couldn't just leave like that, after all, the third uncle was his father.

Xiao Dang gently pulled the corner of Yan Jiefang's clothes and whispered, "Brother Jiefang, what do you think of this idea? Do we really have to live in the back house?"

Yan Jiefang shook his head and said, "I don't know either. Let's think about it again."

The third uncle frowned, as if considering the feasibility of this plan. Although he didn't want Yan Jiefang to leave home, he didn't want to continue arguing with him.

He knew that if Yan Jiefang really left, he would have a bad reputation in the courtyard.

The third uncle secretly glanced at Yi Zhonghai, hoping that he could give him some advice.

Yi Zhonghai also fell into deep thought, not knowing whether to support or oppose.

  On the one hand, he felt that Xu Damao's idea made sense and could temporarily ease the conflict;

On the other hand, he was worried that doing so would affect his status in the courtyard.

  After all, he had always stood on the side of the Third Uncle. If he now agreed to let Yan Jiefang live in the back house, would people think that his position was not firm?

After listening to Xu Damao's idea, Director Wang nodded slightly and said, "We can consider this idea. However, it depends on the opinions of Yan Jiefang and the Third Uncle. Yan Jiefang, what do you think?"

Yan Jiefang bit his lip, thought for a moment, and then said, "Director Wang, I can live in the back room first, but I hope that the third uncle can change his attitude towards me in the future." Although Yan Jiefang's voice was not loud, it was full of determination.

He knew that he could no longer be as weak as before and that he had to fight for a better living environment for himself and Xiaodang.

Seeing Yan Jiefang relax, the third uncle quickly said, "Okay, as long as Jiefang doesn't leave, I will pay attention to it in the future."

The third uncle showed a look of relief on his face, and he secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that he could not lose his son Yan Jiefang, and he must treat him well in the future.

With the statements made by Yan Jiefang and the third uncle, the dispute seemed to be temporarily resolved.

Director Wang looked at everyone and said, "Since everyone agrees with this plan, then this matter is settled. I hope everyone can value harmony in the future and work together to maintain the harmony and stability of the Siheyuan."

Yan Jiefang and Xiaodang moved into the back house with mixed feelings.

The moment they pushed open the door, a stale smell hit them. The room was covered in dust, the walls were mottled, and the floor was bumpy.

Yan Jiefang frowned, but soon a determined light ignited in his eyes.

He turned to Xiaodang and said, "Xiaodang, since we have decided to live here, let's clean it up. This will be our home from now on." Xiaodang nodded vigorously, with hope in his eyes. They started cleaning first. Yan Jiefang found a broom and vigorously swept the dust on the ground.

Every time he swept, dust flew up, choking him and causing him to cough, but he did not stop. Xiao Dang took a rag and wiped the windows and furniture carefully. The windows that were originally covered with dust gradually revealed their original appearance under her wiping.

They were busy all day and the dust in the room was gradually cleared away.

However, looking at the empty room, they knew there was still a lot to do, so Yan Jiefang and Xiao Dang decided to buy some furniture.

They came to the nearby market. The market was bustling with people. Yan Jiefang and Xiaodang visited furniture stores one by one, carefully selecting furniture that suited them. They looked at the brand new tables, chairs, and beds, and their hearts were filled with anticipation.

After some comparison, they finally picked out a set of simple and practical tables and chairs and a comfortable bed.

Although these furnitures are not expensive, they are enough for them.

Yan Jiefang and Xiao Dang carefully moved the furniture back to the back room and began to arrange them.

When the furniture was put in place, the room suddenly had a homely feel.

When Yan Jiefang and Xiao Dang were looking at the newly bought furniture with joy and immersed in their vision of future life, footsteps were suddenly heard in the yard.

They looked up and saw the third uncle and aunt walking towards the back house.

At this moment, the sunlight shines through the window onto the brand new furniture, as if covering them with a layer of warm light. Outside the window, the breeze blows gently, and the leaves in the yard rustle, as if they are also worried about the upcoming conflict.

The third uncle had an unnatural smile on his face and was holding some fruits in his hands.

There was a hint of uneasiness and expectation in his eyes, and he thought to himself: "If we liberate this child, he will probably forgive us. After all, we are a family, and we can't keep being like this." The third aunt seemed a little uneasy and followed the third uncle closely.

She kept rubbing the corners of her clothes, feeling uneasy: "I don't know if Jiefang and Xiaodang will let us in. I hope they can give us a chance."

When they reached the door, the third uncle cleared his throat and said, "Jiefang, Xiaodang, we came to see you."

Yan Jiefang's face darkened instantly, he stood up and blocked the door.

A surge of anger and disappointment surged in his heart as he recalled all the injustices that Third Uncle had done to him in the past.

"What are they doing here now? Do they think this will make up for past mistakes?"

He said in a cold tone: "What are you doing here? You are not welcome here."

Xiao Dang also stood beside Yan Jiefang, her eyes full of vigilance. She held Yan Jiefang's hand tightly, thinking to herself: "We can't let them bully Brother Jiefang anymore. We must be strong."

The third uncle smiled awkwardly and said, "Jiefang, don't be so angry. We just want to see how you are doing. After all, we are a family."

Yan Jiefang snorted coldly and said, "Family? Do you treat me as family? Where were you when I needed help the most? It's too late to talk about family now." His eyes were burning with anger, as if he wanted to vent all the grievances of the past.

The three aunts quickly said, "Jiefang, we know we were wrong. We will definitely treat you well in the future, so don't be angry."

Xiao Dang shook his head and said, "Third Aunt, we don't believe your words anymore. Please go away. We don't want to see you."

Although her voice was not loud, it was full of determination.

The third uncle and aunt looked at each other helplessly. They knew that it was useless for them to say anything now.

The third uncle sighed, put the fruits at the door, and said, "Jiefang, Xiaodang, you can keep these fruits and eat them. We will use actions to prove our changes in the future." After that, they turned and left.

At this time, the breeze in the yard seemed to become even more desolate, and the rustling of leaves seemed to sigh for their departure.

Time passed bit by bit, and in the blink of an eye a month had passed.

On this day, the sun shone on the bluestone road of the courtyard, and the breeze blew gently, bringing a sense of tranquility. However, this tranquility was soon broken.

The third uncle was bending over and picking up waste in the corner of the yard, mumbling something.

Suddenly, a figure appeared at the gate of the yard. Uncle San inadvertently looked up and was stunned.

I saw Yan Jiecheng, who had been missing for a month, standing there.

Yan Jiecheng looked extremely embarrassed.

He was wearing a worn grey coat, which was covered with stains and wrinkles, as if he had gone through countless hardships. Several buttons on the coat had fallen off, and it hung loosely on his body. His pants were also worn out, with several holes at the knees, revealing the dirty skin underneath.

The shoes on his feet were covered in mud, and the edges of the shoes were so worn that they were almost unrecognizable.

His hair was messy, as if it had not been combed for a long time, with a few strands hanging on his forehead. His face was covered with stubble, and he looked very haggard. His eyes were bloodshot, revealing fatigue and confusion.

At this time, the old locust tree in the courtyard swayed its branches and leaves gently in the breeze, as if it was also surprised by Yan Jiecheng's return. The sun shone on Yan Jiecheng, but it could not dispel his fatigue and desolation.

When the third uncle saw Yan Jiecheng like this, the anger in his heart was instantly ignited.

He threw down the waste in his hand, walked quickly to Yan Jiecheng, pointed at his nose and cursed: "You still remember to come back! Where have you been for the past month? Do you know how worried we are about you? Look at you now, what a shame!"

The third uncle's voice echoed in the yard, full of anger and disappointment.

Yan Jiecheng lowered his head, not daring to look into the eyes of the Third Uncle. His lips moved, wanting to say something, but he didn't know where to start. He stammered, "Dad, I... I know I was wrong. I've had a very bad time in the past month."

His voice was hoarse and low, filled with deep guilt.

The third uncle was so angry that he was shaking all over. He continued to curse: "What's the use of you admitting your mistakes? Look at what you have done to this family. You left without saying a word, and now you come back like this. What on earth have you been doing?"

At this moment, the third aunt heard the noise and came out of the house. The moment she saw Yan Jiecheng, her eyes instantly turned red. She quickly walked to Yan Jiecheng and said distressedly: "Jiecheng, where have you been? How did you get yourself like this?"